Congrats Maria! Just in time for the holidays London Drugs has provided a holiday hamper that you could WIN! London Drugs stocks all the holiday necessities and many treats! To win this basket. AT LEAST TWO: 1) Please like Good Life Vancouver on Facebook and Like and Share the competition post on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/GoodLifeVancouver 2) Follow…
Ricotta and White Bean Dip
Dips are super easy when you’ve got a food processor – a must for all kitchens. I have the Kitchen Aid 7 cup processor which I highly recommend. 1 cup ricotta cheese – we used Bella Casara 100% Canadian Cheese 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinced Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La – Tea Time
Until January 5, 2014 afternoon tea with an Arabian twist is being served in the Xi-Shi Lounge at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. Skip lunch and feast instead on the sandwiches, scones and sweets offered at afternoon tea; it’s just so civilized. The hotel lobby bar, where the tea is served, is especially appealing right now…
Hawkers Market December 14
Check out the holiday edition of Hawkers Market for holiday treats, festive food and a glögg bar! We’ll be there this time for certain. GLV HAWKERS MARKET IS A MONTHLY DOSAGE OF FOOD & MUSIC Hawkers Market is a monthly dosage of Food and Music where vibrant and exciting local food can be discovered. Hawkers…
Oyama Sausage St. Hubertus and Game Weekend
It may be okay for some to stick with pork, beef, turkey and chicken, but we prefer to get wild and add in a bit of game on our charcuterie platters and for our frequent sausage roasts! Lucky for us it is St. Hubertus and Game Weekend at Oyama Sausage from Friday Dec. 6th-Sunday Dec. 8th ….
Round Up of Good Things
As I cruise the internets I often find things I love and would make or eat if I had all the time in the world. Other links are just cool reads. So here’s my lastest round up of things of interest. Enjoy! Food and Wine – Five Common Cookie Mistakes – A must for those…
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy (SFM) presents Canadian artists and from jewels, clothing and clay; therefore the name – Shiny, Fuzzy, Muddy. It’s free and held Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, 2013 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street in Vancouver, B.C. This is all very high quality designs from 27 top designers. Vendors exclusive to SFM in 2013 are Dear Pony (pictured…
Not So Fast and Mamie Taylor’s Serve Pierogies for Charity
What better excuse to get out and try a new restaurant if you haven’t stopped by this place already than this tasty fundraising venture. From December 1-14 Mamie Taylor’s restaurant has teamed up with not-for-profit Not So Fast and will serve an stellar Pierogi dish with profits benefiting the “Inside The Box” Friday food program at the Strathcona…
Swallow Tail Murder Mystery Holiday Party
Love murder mysteries and want to be part of one at a sinister house in Stanley Park? It’s your last chance to get seats to Swallow Tail’s Murder Mystery holiday party, The Last Supper, Dec 5, 6 (7,8th are SOLD OUT). Swallow Tail will donate $15 to Growing Chefs if you use this promo code GCHEF…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La Hotel
At the Shangri-La Hotel they’ve turned Xi Shi Lounge into an Arabian paradise until January 5, 2014. Sip signature cocktails, enjoy live music and dance and wander through the Merchants Market at the hotel. Menu items include hummus, baba ghanooj, homemade pickles and spice-marinated olives, as well as falafel, tabboulleh salad, lamb kibbeh, and halloumi…
Canadiana Facial at Skoah
It’s time to put your best face forward for all your holiday parties and for us that starts with a pre-party season facial. Right now Skoah is offering a “Canadiana Facial” on until December 24, 2013. The treatment includes a hard and arm treatment with their holiday products for $70. With locations throughout Vancouver and in North Vancouver and…
CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day Radio-thon
I will be manning the phones from 3-5 pm on December 6th from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for this event so please do call in and contribute! If you donate $98 you get an excellent prize package too and all that donate will be entered to win a trip for 4 ANYWHERE Westjet flies.Call at 604-222-9898…
Whole Foods Taste of the Holidays
December 5, 2013 from 5pm-8pm It isn’t difficult to see why our annual Taste of the Holidays event is one of our most popular events! Head to any of our Vancouver stores on December 5th between 5pm-8pm to get your $10 passport, then visit all of the stations to fill your plate up with all…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway $50 #giftbox @LesleyStowe Goodies
Congrats to @maryinvancity In honour of Lesley Stowe’s crisps and cookies being served on @westjet flights we have decided to celebrate with a giveaway of: 1 Lesley Stowe Cook Book 1 box oat and rosemary raisin oat crisp 1 box oat and cranberry crisps 1 box oat seed crisps 1 apricot, ginger and slivered almond…
Cooking Classes with Chef Celine Turenne at 39th and Cambie BCLDB
If you’d like to learn a bit more about food and wine pairing as well as take a cooking class, the BC Liquor Store on Cambie and 39th has some lessons on Duck on December 2nd, 2013. The “Duck Cooking Demonstration” with chef Celine Turenne is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and tickets are only $30!…
10th Anniversary of Central City Brewers + Distillers
If you are thirsty for some craft beer tonight, hop on the sky train and head to Scott Road for this party from 3-7 pm November 29. Shuttles run from Scott Road SkyTrain station every 15 minutes, there are food trucks to cure your hunger and even prizes! GLV Grand Opening of New 65,000 sq….
Food Talks Vol 10, December 3
Still some tickets left for this wine-centric event at The Urban Winery. Learn more about your Province’s wine culture with some of the experts. GLV Food Talks goes WINE Talks for this edition! Our speakers will touch on all aspects of the wine industry including British Columbia and beyond. Each of the speakers will speak on their…
Wine and Craft Tour with Westside Wine Trail Kelowna
On Sunday, December 1st from 1-4 pm the wineries of the Westside of Kelowna will showcase local artisans in their tasting rooms along with their regular wine tasting. Wish we were up in Kelowna for this. GLV This self-guided tour will have maps at each location. For added convenience, touring options are available through Distinctly Kelowna…
CONTEST CLOSED #WIN $50 Oakridge Gift Certificate to Mount Cashmere #Giveaway
Congrats Erin – Contest now Closed. For Black Friday over 60 of Oakridge Shopping Centre’s merchants are offering Black Friday specials/promotions/sales and they are opening at 7am and kicking off the morning with door crasher gift card giveaways. The first 200 people to arrive at the concierge desk will receive an Oakridge gift card valued…
Black Friday (+Weekend) Restaurant Deals in Vancouver
If you are heading out for Black Friday shopping this Friday/Saturday/Sunday, you are in luck. Not only will you save significantly on items from clothing to outdoor sport equipment, but many of the restaurants along West 4th, South Granville, the West End, Yaletown and Mount Pleasant have dining deals for you. We’ll be hanging at…
